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Do you and your boo have a pre-sex ritual? You’re not alone!

A new survey shows most Americans have pre and post-sex routines they stick to when getting frisky between the sheets.

From brushing teeth to shaving, here’s a look at America’s most popular sex rituals — and some of the most common anxieties men and women have around sex.

Top 10 pre-sex rituals

  1. Take a shower
  2. Brush teeth
  3. Go to the bathroom
  4. Shave
  5. Use mouthwash
  6. Put on clean underwear
  7. Change the bedsheets
  8. Put on lingerie
  9. Floss teeth
  10. Light a candle

Top 10 post-sex rituals

  1. Cuddling
  2. Watching tv/movie
  3. Drink some water
  4. Get dressed
  5. Spoon
  6. Nothing- just lay there
  7. Have deep, meaningful conversations
  8. Make food
  9. Order takeout
  10. Go on social media

Top 5 sex worries for men

  1. Pleasing my partner
  2. How long I can last
  3. Maintaining my erection
  4. Finding a good rhythm with my partner
  5. That I don’t smell bad

Top 5 sex worries for women

  1. What my body looks like
  2. Pleasing my partner
  3. That I don’t smell bad
  4. Finding a good rhythm with my partner
  5. Having to use the bathroom in the middle of it
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